Amendment_0002_to_W912HZ-16-R-0024.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See questions and answ ers.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 7

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Jul-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912HZ-16-R-0024

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Jun-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06-Jul-2016

CODE

ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

W912HZ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HZ-16-R-0024

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

Q&A Q1: Is there a bid bond required for this proposal?

A1: No

Q2: Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under solicitation number W912HZ16R0024 contain requirements similar to a current contract? If possible, please provide the current contract number. Or, is this a new requirement for the government?

A2: Services are currently being performed under contract W912HZ-11-P-0087.

Q3: Who is the contracting entity presently contracted on the job?

A3: The current contract (W912HZ-11-P-0087) is with Hydraservice, Inc.

Q4: What was the low bid for Sol# W912HZ-11-P-0087?

A4: The 5 year total amount awarded in contract W912HZ-11-P-0087 was $147,155.09.

Q5: Is a written periodic maintenance schedule with dates mandatory?

A5: Yes. Please see section 3.4 of the Performance Work Statement in Section C of the solicitation.

Q6: Is a sample inspection report mandatory?

A6: Yes. Please see section 3.5 of the Performance Work Statement in Section C of the solicitation.

Q7: Are performance assessment requests from other contracts mandatory?

A7: Please see section L.3.4.3 of the solicitation regarding past performance.

Q8: Is one annual inspection required along with four quarterlies?

A8: No, there is no requirement for a separate annual inspection.

Q9: What is L.3.4.1.1 Standard form 33 pertaining to?

A9: This is a typo and has been corrected to read Standard Form 1449. The SF 1449 is the cover page of the solicitation.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

L.1 QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS – GENERAL

L.1.1 Quotes are expected to conform to solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section. To aid in evaluation, the quote shall be clearly and concisely written as well as being neat, indexed (cross-indexed as appropriate) and logically assembled. All pages of each part shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the offeror, the date, and the solicitation number to the extent practicable. Quotes shall be submitted to:

U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Contracting Office Attention: Melissa Keen 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Bldg. 1003 Vicksburg, MS 39180

Reference Solicitation W912HZ-16-R-0024

In addition, all 4 volumes shall be submitted on a CD.

L.1.2 Quotes are due on July 8, 2016 at 1200 hours (12:00 PM CT)

L.2 COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION

L.2.1 All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted to the Government via email to melissa.a.keen@usace.army.mil. Answers to questions will be provided via amendment and posted to www.fbo.gov .

L.3 QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS –

L.3.1 Overall Arrangement of Quote –The overall quote shall consist of four (4) volumes (Vols. I, II, III and IV) individually titled as stated below.

L.3.1.1. Quote Volume and Titles Volume I – Offer and Other Documents Volume II – Technical Quote Volume III – Past Performance Volume IV – Price Quote

L.3.2 Original and Copy requirements.

Volume I – Original and two (2) copies Volume II – Original and three (3) copies Volume III – Original and three (3) copies Volume IV – Original and three (3) copies

L.3.3 Page Limitation and Volumes:

L.3.3.1 Page Limitation:

Volume Number Page

Limitation

Volume I – Executed SF-1449 and Representations and Certifications

As Required

Volume II – Technical Quote

a. Key Personnel 5

Volume III – Past Performance As Required

Volume VI – Cost/Price As Required

L.3.4 Contents and Formatting.

L.3.4.1 - VOLUME I - OFFER AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

Although Volume I may reference other volumes, it does not physically include the other volumes. Volume I has no specific page limitations or formatting requirements. Volume I must include:

L.3.4.1.1 Standard Form 1449 L.3.4.1.2 Offeror’s Representations and Certifications L.3.4.1.3 Copies of legal documents outlining joint ventures or partnering arrangements.

L.3.4.2 - VOLUME II - TECHNICAL QUOTE

Volume II Technical Quote shall be in one section:

L.3.4.2.1 Key Personnel The offeror shall submit information for the key technical personnel proposed to perform on this contract. For the proposed persons, provide the following information.

I. Name.

II. Position (including Security Clearance status, if any).

III. Education/Degree Attained and Year.

IV. Professional Licenses, Certifications, and/or Technical Training.

V. Experience, including dates (month and year), position(s) held, and responsibilities (with most recent experience listed first) directly related to the requirements. Experience unrelated to the requirements in this RFQ should not be included.

Resumes shall either state that the individual is a full-time employee of the offeror or shall have attached thereto a signed letter of intent stating that the individual will join the offeror's team in the event of contract award.

L.3.4.2.2 – Formatting Limitations for Volume II:

The technical quote shall be typed in Times New Roman font type and font size 12 for text pages. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Page margins shall be a minimum of one inch at the top, bottom and each side. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume.

L.3.4.3 - VOLUME III - PAST PERFORMANCE

Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your quote as required by RFQ Section L. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their quote PPQs previously submitted for other RFQs. This does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation. While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included in the solicitation is provided for the offeror or its team members to submit to the client for each project the offeror includes in its quote. Ensure correct phone numbers and email addresses are provided for the client point of contact. Completed Past Performance Questionnaires should be submitted with your quote. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before quote closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the quote the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the client requests, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government’s point of contact, Melissa Keen via email at melissa.a.keen@usace.army.mil prior to quote closing date.

Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their quote PPQs previously submitted for other RFQs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

Also include performance recognition documents received within the last 3 years such as awards, award fee determinations, customer letters of commendation, and any other forms of performance recognition.

In addition to the above, the Government may review any other sources of information for evaluating past performance. Other sources may include, but are not limited to, past performance information retrieved through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), using all CAGE/DUNS numbers of team members (partnership, joint venture, teaming arrangement, or parent company/subsidiary/affiliate) identified in the offeror’s quote, inquiries of owner representative(s), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), and any other known sources not provided by the offeror.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of providing detailed, current, accurate and complete past performance information rests with the Offeror.

The Offerors shall also include a reference list of all the POC's who were sent a questionnaire. The POC list shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table Format to include the following fields: Solicitation Number, Offeror Company Name, Contract Number, Customer’s Name (that received your services), POC last name, first name, and POC Title. The responsibility to send and track the completion of the Questionnaire rests solely with the Offeror and shall not be delegated to any subcontractors, team contractors, or joint venture partners. If an Offeror has no relevant past performance history, the Offeror must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant directly related or similar past performance.

The Government wants to ensure timely contract award. To that end, Offerors are encouraged to submit Past Performance information before the solicitation close date to enable the Government to begin contacting references.

New Corporate Entities -- New corporate entities may submit data on prior relevant and recent contracts (within the last 3 calendar years) involving its officers and employees. However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited. Past performance information on work for state and local governments, private sector clients, and subcontractors that are similar to the Government requirement will be evaluated equally with similar federal contracts.

Offeror may submit information on key personnel, major subcontractors, work performed as part of a team or joint venture and other previous reincarnation of its current organization.

L.3.4.4 - VOLUME IV – COST/PRICE

L.3.4.4.1 Cost/Price and Labor Rates -

L.3.4.4.1.1 Complete cost/price and fully loaded labor rates must be provided for the base year and four option periods. In addition, a CD should be provided in a recent version of the Microsoft Excel format.

L.4 SITE VISIT

The government will host a single organized site visit at the ERDC Vicksburg, MS campus on 28 June at 9:00 am Central Time. The purpose of the site visit is to allow offerors the opportunity to view typical ERDC facilities and equipment. The site visit will last approximately four (4) hours and offerors shall provide their own transportation. Offerors shall not solicit advice or guidance from government personnel regarding quote preparation. All interested parties who want to attend the site visit are REQUIRED to submit the following information to Melissa Keen via email at melissa.a.keen@usace.army.mil NO LATER THAN 12:00 pm Central Time 22 June in order to be allowed on base and accompanied through the site:

1. Company Name and Address

2. First and last name, email, and phone number of all employees attending site visit

3. Total number of employees attending site visit

L.5 RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

L.5.1 The general and additional minimum standards for responsible prospective Offeror set forth in FAR 9.1 shall apply.

L.5.2 The Government may conduct pre-award surveys in accordance with FAR

9.106 and may solicit from available sources such as Dun and Bradstreet, relevant information concerning the offeror’s record of financial capability or past performance and use such information in making determinations of prospective offeror responsibility.

L.5.3 Results of prior reviews conducted by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or other cognizant Federal audit services may be considered.

(End of Summary of Changes)